Cruise ship guide

Anthem of the Seas

A popular Royal Caribbean choice for UK departures, mixing big-ship features with Southampton convenience.

Some links on The Cruise Atlas may be affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Swimming pool on the deck of a large cruise ship
Royal CaribbeanAnthem of the Seas
Guests
around 4,180 guests at double occupancy
Gross tonnage
168,666
Entered service
2015

Quick Answer

Anthem of the Seas is a large ship from Royal Caribbean. It is best for royal caribbean from southampton and family no-fly cruises.

familyactivityno fly

Ship Facts

FactDetail
Cruise lineRoyal Caribbean
Ship classQuantum class
Entered service2015
Guest capacityaround 4,180 guests at double occupancy
Gross tonnage168,666
Size categoryLarge ship
UK relevanceStrong Southampton relevance
Common planning regionsNorwegian Fjords, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Southampton

Who Anthem of the Seas Suits

Royal Caribbean from Southampton and family no-fly cruises. The best way to judge it is to compare the ship size, route and onboard style against how you normally like to travel.

For the bigger picture, read our Royal Caribbean Cruises Review.

What To Check Before Booking

  • Whether the itinerary matches the ship style.
  • Whether drinks, Wi-Fi, dining or gratuities are included in the fare you are viewing.
  • Whether the cabin location suits light sleepers or seasickness-prone travellers.
  • Whether port travel, hotels and parking change the real cost of the trip.